Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Hulu, Including ‘Thomas Jefferson’

Hulu’s lineup has a lot landing right now, from brand new premieres to long running favorites that just hit the library. Everything here comes from the weekly arrival lists so you can press play without guessing what actually showed up this week or just before it.

Each pick includes a quick sense of the story plus who made it and who stars in it. That way you can match your mood with the right series and know where it sits in a larger franchise or creative team.

‘Memphis to the Mountain’ (2025)

This miniseries follows nine climbers from the Memphis Rox community gym in South Memphis as they train for an expedition to a 16,000 foot rock tower on Mount Kenya. The story tracks preparations at the pay what you can gym founded by filmmaker Tom Shadyac and then moves into the field as the group attempts the summit together.

Produced as a Hulu Original docuseries, the show highlights mentors and athletes tied to the nonprofit and documents how the organization blends sport with service. Episodes combine training segments, interviews, and on location footage to show how the climbers build skills and confidence for the objective.

‘The First 48’ (2004– )

The long running documentary series embeds with homicide units in cities across the United States during the first two days after a killing. Cameras follow detectives through scene work, neighborhood canvasses, and interviews while the timeline shows how early momentum can affect a case.

Narrated by Dion Graham and produced by ITV Entertainment for A&E, the franchise has logged hundreds of episodes and spawned related titles such as ‘The First 48: Missing Persons’ and ‘The Killer Speaks’. Runtime typically sits around forty two minutes per episode.

‘The Chef’s Garden’ (2024– )

This culinary series is hosted by farmer Lee Jones at his family’s The Chef’s Garden farm and the Culinary Vegetable Institute in Huron, Ohio. Visiting chefs join Jones in the fields and test kitchen for harvests and preparations that highlight specialty produce and farming techniques.

The show is part of the Home Made Nation slate and is produced with Free Food Studios and A+E Networks. The season runs for ten episodes and features demonstrations, ingredient walk throughs, and collaborative recipe development filmed on location.

‘Digital Addiction’ (2022– )

The documentary series examines extreme cases of technology dependence that include compulsive gaming, social media overuse, and online relationships. Families work with intervention specialists who help participants build healthier routines and boundaries around devices.

Produced by GRB Studios, the program features experts such as certified interventionist Amanda Marino, digital addiction specialist Craig Perra, and clinicians Lin Sternlicht and David Greenfield. Episodes combine interviews, at home observations, and follow ups to track outcomes for each case.

‘Rachael Ray’s Meals in Minutes’ (2024– )

The home kitchen series centers on complete meals designed to come together quickly with practical prep and pantry strategies. Each episode features Rachael Ray cooking through a set of dishes that share ingredients and timing so a full dinner comes together with minimal steps.

The show is part of A+E’s Home Made Nation and comes from Free Food Studios, the company Ray co founded. Batches of episodes stream together with Ray serving as host and executive producer while outlining methods aimed at weeknight cooking.

‘Reminder’ (2025– )

Set in Turkey, the romantic dramedy follows exes Güneş and Deniz who reconnect six months after their breakup when a mysterious phone message pulls them back into each other’s lives. The story explores renewed interactions alongside friends and family as the pair navigate unresolved feelings.

Created by writer director Özgür Önurme from a story by Ahmet Vatan and produced by O3 Medya, the series stars Hande Erçel and Barış Arduç with supporting roles for Sezin Akbaşoğulları, Fatih Al, Begüm Akkaya, Başak Gümülcinelioğlu, Feyyaz Şerifoğlu, Melis Minkari, and Naz Göktan. Season one runs eight episodes.

‘Betrayal’ (2023– )

This true crime umbrella from ABC News Studios and Glass Entertainment expands a franchise launched with ‘Betrayal: The Perfect Husband’ and continued with ‘Betrayal: A Father’s Secret’. Entries focus on intimate relationships upended by deception and present survivor interviews and archival materials.

Executive producers include Nancy Glass and Jon Hirsch with ABC News Studios leadership overseeing production. On Hulu, the hub groups multiple limited series under the ‘Betrayal’ banner with seasons centered on specific cases.

‘America’s Next Top Model’ (2003–2018)

The reality competition created and executive produced by Tyra Banks follows aspiring models through photo shoots, runway training, and industry challenges across twenty four cycles. The series originally aired on UPN before moving to The CW and later VH1.

Banks hosted most cycles with Rita Ora hosting cycle twenty three, and judges across the run included Nigel Barker, J. Alexander, Twiggy, Paulina Porizkova, André Leon Talley, Kelly Cutrone, Ashley Graham, Drew Elliott, and Law Roach. Production companies included 10 by 10 Entertainment and Bankable Productions.

‘Thomas Jefferson’ (2025)

This six part History Channel docuseries traces Thomas Jefferson’s life from early years in Virginia to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, service in France, the Louisiana Purchase, and his presidency. The series addresses his status as an enslaver and examines his relationship with Sally Hemings.

Directed by Jon Hirsch and narrated by Devin E. Haqq, the production comes from Glass Entertainment Group in association with GroupM Motion Entertainment. Episodes blend expert interviews, archival documents, and reenactments, and the series first aired over three nights in February 2025.

‘Love Thy Nader’ (2025– )

The unscripted series follows sisters Brooks, Sarah Jane, Grace Ann, and Mary Holland Nader who grew up in Louisiana and now live in New York City. Cameras document their work in modeling, media, and lifestyle ventures along with family dynamics and friendships.

Developed within the Walt Disney Television Alternative slate, the show launched on cable with a two episode premiere and streams on Hulu with next day availability. Season one introduces the sisters’ professional projects and personal lives through recurring storylines and appearances from people in their circle.

Tell us which shows you are starting first this weekend and share your picks in the comments.